The great combined Smrtphone OS thread - Page 3

Genesis · 6th June 2007, 18:58

I assume the iPhone will work on the VF network if you import one-over?

BaM · 6th June 2007, 19:13

Don't bother. There's a lot required in the way of back-end services to get all the flashy bits working properly.

You're better off waiting for Vodafone to offer them, or get something else like a Nokia N95.

?>Superman · 6th June 2007, 19:35

I'm gonna get one. Looks pretty damn awesome.

Genesis · 6th June 2007, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaM

Don't bother. There's a lot required in the way of back-end services to get all the flashy bits working properly.

You're better off waiting for Vodafone to offer them, or get something else like a Nokia N95.

True, knew there was a quite few service dependant features. I'd be more interested in just having a decent iPod/Phone/PDA combo and breaking my life-long obsession with Nokia.

?>Superman · 6th June 2007, 22:49

For me personally, its all about looking trendy in a cafe....like i've actually got shit to organise while i sip my trim cinnamon sprinkled white mocca.

Brave Warrior · 7th June 2007, 02:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaM

...or get something else like a Nokia N95.

I've had an N95 for about 8 weeks now and I have no complaints.

Rince · 7th June 2007, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brave Warrior

I've had an N95 for about 8 weeks now and I have no complaints.

they have the worst.ad.ever

xor · 28th June 2007, 17:36

AT&T outlines pricing plans for iPhone launch in US
Natalie Apostolou

AT&T has finally outlined pricing plans for this week's iPhone launch in the US, offering a stiff $59.99 monthly tariff for 450 minutes as its cheapest option. Subscribers will also have the option of paying $79.99 for 900 minutes or $99.99 for 1,350 minutes per month. The two-year contracts include 200 SMS texts, unlimited data access, visual voicemail and unlimited calls to other AT&T mobiles.

Subscribers will also be able to roll over minutes each month. The iPhone goes on sale Friday evening in the US. But analysts are mixed over its projected success despite an unprecedented level of mainstream hype for a handset. The New York Post trashed the unit in the first review to hit national media, warning potential subscribers it doesn't offer bang for the buck.

That's just for the US. GL for pricing in nz

?>Superman · 28th June 2007, 18:17

I'd rubbed my penis at those prices. Fuck thats pretty wicked.

cEvin · 28th June 2007, 18:27

that's also America. quadruple it here for accurate representation.

?>Superman · 28th June 2007, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by cEvin

that's also America. quadruple it here for accurate representation.

Yeah i know, but damn US prices are pretty sweet still.

darkness · 29th June 2007, 07:39

those are contract prices. phone prices in the US are heavily subsidized if you sign up to a contract.

xor · 29th June 2007, 17:24

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/st...ectid=10448658

Can people please kill these apple fanatically loserfaces?

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Herald

"I don't know what I am going to do," said Mark Baik, 31, a local barber who had rolled out a rug to mark his No. 2 spot. "I could sell it online. It's like a valuable baseball card."

These street-smart capitalists were joined by Eric Eisher, 23, who ambled into line toting a skateboard, a MacBook and a Casio keyboard synthesiser.

gandalf · 30th June 2007, 03:12

Yeah it looks pretty, and kudos to apple for leading phone tech in a new direction, but damn it's missing some pretty basic stuff for your average cell phone user,

* No 3G (yet... in the US anyway)
* No MMS messages
* No music as a ringtone (even a raw mp3)
* No games
* No video recording
* No voice dialing
* No cut/copy/paste ability for text
* No expandable storage
* No removable battery
* No direct iTunes access over wifi
* No flash support for the web browser

Bar the last two, my nokia does all the rest. Hopefully v2 for the rest of the planet addresses lots of the above...

Biff · 30th June 2007, 11:46

motorola exec "I just don't see how it can live up to the hype"

top tech reviewers "It lives up to the hype"

motorola stock crashing in about 2hrs.

caffiend · 30th June 2007, 17:37

Video review of iPhone. Loads of superficial features!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VcRfAaIb2Ro

?>Superman · 30th June 2007, 17:57

I'm feelin a trend coming on...it is going to be "cool" to hate the i-phone

Ard Righ · 30th June 2007, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by gandalf

* No expandable storage
* No removable battery

Ouch.

zeekiorage · 30th June 2007, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ?>Superman

I'm feelin a trend coming on...it is going to be "cool" to hate the i-phone

Isn't there already a trend to hate Apple products and users?

Ab · 30th June 2007, 19:03

http://cgi.ebay.com/iphone-8G-Brand-...QQcmdZViewItem

Get in quick!

BaM · 30th June 2007, 19:36

Shit - that's almost $50,000 over my current phone budget.

Genesis · 30th June 2007, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by gandalf

* No 3G (yet... in the US anyway)
* No MMS messages

No MMS? Ha! N95 for the win by the sounds of that list.

SumJaun · 1st July 2007, 15:27

ROFL

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/...d=1.1.1&sflg=1

Rom · 1st July 2007, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumJaun

ROFL

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/...d=1.1.1&sflg=1

Haha.. good one.. shame they didn't show her face when she was leaving.

MACHINE · 1st July 2007, 19:33

Just a quick note for people that keep pulling out the no 3G card. America doesn't have a 3G network so having it on this version of the iPhone would have been a waste of time.

Phantom · 1st July 2007, 21:57

Yeah machine, less than 1% or something like that. So yeah, that would have been silly.

Also the current iphone won't work here, it uses EDGE for data which I believe neither Vodafone nor Telecom support. Telecom may well roll it out on their new GSM network, that's the kind of backward stuff they like to do.

Expect a 3G rollout here / elsewhere within 12 months imo.

Sounds like it would frustrate me tbh - small keypads annoy the shit out of me, i can't even imagine how annoying a tiny keyboard that could be any fucking size they wanted, thanks to its virtual nature, yet isn't would be.

Also, how strange are those prices; unlimited broadband, limited minutes? That's ass backwards, surely.

Lat1n0 · 1st July 2007, 22:53

Apple NZ may come up with some solution surely! In the eman time I guess people in NZ will have to do with blackberry's or Fancy Sony Walkman phones

The Edge · 4th July 2007, 00:33

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/st...ectid=10449301

Is it just me, or does this guy look a bit like Jack Black?

Lat1n0 · 4th July 2007, 09:41

I think so too!

p01s0n · 5th July 2007, 09:41

I think the iphone is a piece of shit, but this might interest people who plan to buy one.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/04/f...bile-vodafone/

edit: plan to buy one - without 'underground hackers' assistance (i just read that herald article now).

BaM · 5th July 2007, 10:17

There's no point buying an iPhone for use in NZ until it's officially supported here, otherwise you're just paying big bucks for a whole lot of features that won't work. Even your voicemail will be fucked up as they've had Cingular re-write their voicemail back end to support the way the iPhone uses it (touch the message you want to listen to).

Just wait until Vodafone pick it up.

[edit] - oh I just got what p01s0n is on about ... nm.

Ab · 11th July 2007, 15:02

But... will it blend?

player1 · 11th July 2007, 15:50

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/st...ectid=10450931

http://www.openmoko.com/

MACHINE · 11th July 2007, 16:58

Wow the herald is really going to town on iphone bashing articles.

iPhone Killer is such a lol phrase lets hope they do better than all of those iPod killers.

?>Superman · 18th July 2007, 20:48

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=iphone

Well Maddox review is in and he says it eats shit. Nokia E70 ftw?

Anyone in the US had a go one of these yet?

surreal · 18th July 2007, 22:04

Problem is that the N70 has bugs up the wazoo...

?>Superman · 18th July 2007, 22:15

Did you mean to say the E70 or are you actually talking about the wrong phone?

smudge · 19th July 2007, 00:09

I've had a phone where I could ssh into my servers and restart them if needed for over 2 years. I've only ever done it once, and really that was just because I could. I'd happily trade that for a non-shit ui.

MoP · 19th July 2007, 01:11

I'm gonna keep an eye on the OpenMoko thing.. assuming it hasn't gone all tits up by then, the 2nd or 3rd gen stuff (once the bugs are out, more features etc) from them might be worth getting

BaM · 7th August 2007, 21:57

Probably not fake.

1st July 2007, 21:57	#106
Phantom May contain nuts	Yeah machine, less than 1% or something like that. So yeah, that would have been silly. Also the current iphone won't work here, it uses EDGE for data which I believe neither Vodafone nor Telecom support. Telecom may well roll it out on their new GSM network, that's the kind of backward stuff they like to do. Expect a 3G rollout here / elsewhere within 12 months imo. Sounds like it would frustrate me tbh - small keypads annoy the shit out of me, i can't even imagine how annoying a tiny keyboard that could be any fucking size they wanted, thanks to its virtual nature, yet isn't would be. Also, how strange are those prices; unlimited broadband, limited minutes? That's ass backwards, surely. __________________ omgwtf

5th July 2007, 10:17	#111
BaM Freeloader	There's no point buying an iPhone for use in NZ until it's officially supported here, otherwise you're just paying big bucks for a whole lot of features that won't work. Even your voicemail will be fucked up as they've had Cingular re-write their voicemail back end to support the way the iPhone uses it (touch the message you want to listen to). Just wait until Vodafone pick it up. [edit] - oh I just got what p01s0n is on about ... nm. Last edited by BaM : 5th July 2007 at 10:18.

19th July 2007, 00:09	#118
smudge Ich Bin Ein Grey Lynner	I've had a phone where I could ssh into my servers and restart them if needed for over 2 years. I've only ever done it once, and really that was just because I could. I'd happily trade that for a non-shit ui. Last edited by smudge : 19th July 2007 at 00:10.

6th June 2007, 18:58	#81
Genesis	I assume the iPhone will work on the VF network if you import one-over?

6th June 2007, 19:13	#82
BaM Freeloader	Don't bother. There's a lot required in the way of back-end services to get all the flashy bits working properly. You're better off waiting for Vodafone to offer them, or get something else like a Nokia N95.

6th June 2007, 19:35	#83
?>Superman	I'm gonna get one. Looks pretty damn awesome.

6th June 2007, 22:49	#85
?>Superman	For me personally, its all about looking trendy in a cafe....like i've actually got shit to organise while i sip my trim cinnamon sprinkled white mocca.

28th June 2007, 17:36	#88
xor	from The Line AT&T outlines pricing plans for iPhone launch in US Natalie Apostolou AT&T has finally outlined pricing plans for this week's iPhone launch in the US, offering a stiff $59.99 monthly tariff for 450 minutes as its cheapest option. Subscribers will also have the option of paying $79.99 for 900 minutes or $99.99 for 1,350 minutes per month. The two-year contracts include 200 SMS texts, unlimited data access, visual voicemail and unlimited calls to other AT&T mobiles. Subscribers will also be able to roll over minutes each month. The iPhone goes on sale Friday evening in the US. But analysts are mixed over its projected success despite an unprecedented level of mainstream hype for a handset. The New York Post trashed the unit in the first review to hit national media, warning potential subscribers it doesn't offer bang for the buck. That's just for the US. GL for pricing in nz

28th June 2007, 18:17	#89
?>Superman	I'd rubbed my penis at those prices. Fuck thats pretty wicked.

28th June 2007, 18:27	#90
cEvin Love In Vein	that's also America. quadruple it here for accurate representation.

29th June 2007, 07:39	#92
darkness	those are contract prices. phone prices in the US are heavily subsidized if you sign up to a contract.

30th June 2007, 03:12	#94
gandalf	Yeah it looks pretty, and kudos to apple for leading phone tech in a new direction, but damn it's missing some pretty basic stuff for your average cell phone user, * No 3G (yet... in the US anyway) * No MMS messages * No music as a ringtone (even a raw mp3) * No games * No video recording * No voice dialing * No cut/copy/paste ability for text * No expandable storage * No removable battery * No direct iTunes access over wifi * No flash support for the web browser Bar the last two, my nokia does all the rest. Hopefully v2 for the rest of the planet addresses lots of the above...

30th June 2007, 11:46	#95
Biff	motorola exec "I just don't see how it can live up to the hype" top tech reviewers "It lives up to the hype" motorola stock crashing in about 2hrs.

30th June 2007, 17:37	#96
caffiend	Video review of iPhone. Loads of superficial features! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VcRfAaIb2Ro __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

30th June 2007, 17:57	#97
?>Superman	I'm feelin a trend coming on...it is going to be "cool" to hate the i-phone

30th June 2007, 19:03	#100
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	http://cgi.ebay.com/iphone-8G-Brand-...QQcmdZViewItem Get in quick!

30th June 2007, 19:36	#101
BaM Freeloader	Shit - that's almost $50,000 over my current phone budget.

1st July 2007, 15:27	#103
SumJaun Cogito Ergo Sum	ROFL http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/...d=1.1.1&sflg=1

1st July 2007, 19:33	#105
MACHINE	Just a quick note for people that keep pulling out the no 3G card. America doesn't have a 3G network so having it on this version of the iPhone would have been a waste of time. __________________ blog.ratherlargeadventure.com \|\|Read all about it.

1st July 2007, 22:53	#107
Lat1n0	Apple NZ may come up with some solution surely! In the eman time I guess people in NZ will have to do with blackberry's or Fancy Sony Walkman phones __________________ SPANGLISH - ABSOBLOODYLUTELY

4th July 2007, 00:33	#108
The Edge	http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/st...ectid=10449301 Is it just me, or does this guy look a bit like Jack Black?

4th July 2007, 09:41	#109
Lat1n0	I think so too! __________________ SPANGLISH - ABSOBLOODYLUTELY

5th July 2007, 09:41	#110
p01s0n	I think the iphone is a piece of shit, but this might interest people who plan to buy one. http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/04/f...bile-vodafone/ edit: plan to buy one - without 'underground hackers' assistance (i just read that herald article now). __________________ \|\|hellameke.com Image host of NZG pro's\|\|Tu meke Tu much\|\| Last edited by p01s0n : 5th July 2007 at 09:44.

11th July 2007, 15:02	#112
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	But... will it blend?

11th July 2007, 15:50	#113
player1	http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/st...ectid=10450931 http://www.openmoko.com/

11th July 2007, 16:58	#114
MACHINE	Wow the herald is really going to town on iphone bashing articles. iPhone Killer is such a lol phrase lets hope they do better than all of those iPod killers. __________________ blog.ratherlargeadventure.com \|\|Read all about it.

18th July 2007, 20:48	#115
?>Superman	http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=iphone Well Maddox review is in and he says it eats shit. Nokia E70 ftw? Anyone in the US had a go one of these yet? Last edited by ?>Superman : 18th July 2007 at 20:51.

18th July 2007, 22:04	#116
surreal	Problem is that the N70 has bugs up the wazoo...

18th July 2007, 22:15	#117
?>Superman	Did you mean to say the E70 or are you actually talking about the wrong phone?

19th July 2007, 01:11	#119
MoP	I'm gonna keep an eye on the OpenMoko thing.. assuming it hasn't gone all tits up by then, the 2nd or 3rd gen stuff (once the bugs are out, more features etc) from them might be worth getting __________________ And if a double-decker lol, rofls into us, To lol by your side Is such a heavenly way to lol

7th August 2007, 21:57	#120
BaM Freeloader	Probably not fake.